Paolo Ragusa – Consequence

In Madonna’s “Celebration Tour,” A Pop Star Examines Her Past: Review

Paolo Ragusa — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 22:47:23 +0000

“The most controversial thing I’ve ever done is stick around,” Madonna announced at the conclusion of a career retrospective montage during her “Celebration Tour.” It was certainly a “mic drop” by itself, but in the context of the show, it really set in — through every era, every romance, every…

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2023 Producer of the Year James Ford Elevated Past and Future Legends

Paolo Ragusa — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 15:00:55 +0000

The acclaimed producer spent 2023 with for Jessie Ware, Blur, Depeche Mode, and more.

2023 Producer of the Year James Ford Elevated Past and Future Legends
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The Best Songs of the Week You Might Have Missed

Paolo Ragusa — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 22:19:41 +0000

The best of December 2nd through December 8th includes new tracks from Wishy, The Knocks and SOFI TUKKER, and Fred again...

The Best Songs of the Week You Might Have Missed
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Emerson, Lake & Palmer’s Trilogy Set a Cosmic New Standard for Progressive Rock

Paolo Ragusa — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 15:00:37 +0000

Our series Dusting ‘Em Off looks at how classic albums found an enduring place in pop culture. Today, we spend some time with Emerson, Lake & Palmer’s Trilogy. At times, Emerson, Lake & Palmer were downright maniacal. It’s evident in their most celebrated material; the absurd 10/8 time signature in “Tarkus,”…

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Zac Brown on the Art of Live Covers and Why Dave Grohl is “One of My Favorite People”

Paolo Ragusa — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 21:07:32 +0000

The singer, songwriter, and bandleader also surveys the state of country music in 2023 and shares why he loves Dave Grohl.

Zac Brown on the Art of Live Covers and Why Dave Grohl is “One of My Favorite People”
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13 Films That Broke the Motion Picture Association Rating System

Paolo Ragusa — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 18:00:20 +0000

During Sex in Cinema Week, Consequence is looking at movies, the Hays Code, and what society labels taboo. See our introductory breakdown here, visit our analysis of Hollywood’s Pre-Code era and the ensuing Hays Code, and check out our list of the 50 best sex scenes in film history. With the…

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The Shoegaze Revival in 10 Songs

Paolo Ragusa and Consequence Staff — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 16:33:58 +0000

In 10 Songs is an entry point to tracing musical trends and exploring artist discographies. Today, we look at shoegaze’s second wind. It’s almost funny to think how angry some of shoegaze’s detractors were in the early ’90s: “‘Sing’ aside, I would rather drown choking in a bath full of…

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The Curse Is Loaded, Unsettling, and Magnificent: Review

Paolo Ragusa — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 08:01:06 +0000

The Pitch: Married couple Whitney (Emma Stone) and Asher Seigel (Nathan Fielder) have struck a deal with HGTV to produce the pilot of their new eco-driven home flipping show, titled Flipanthropy. Set in what Whitney refers to as her hometown (it’s not) of Española, New Mexico, the show aims to follow Whitney…

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The 10 Best Pop-Punk Songs You Blasted at the Skatepark

Paolo Ragusa — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 15:30:11 +0000

It’s a hot summer day and the session is kicking off at the local skatepark. Bowls are carved, teens practice Trè Flips, and gnarly wipeouts abound. Never mind the heat, there are still dozens of skaters wearing short-sleeve T-shirts over long-sleeves. Someone is blasting punk music, and no one dares…

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Everything We Know About the Fallout TV Show (So Far)

Paolo Ragusa — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 16:39:00 +0000

After the success of HBO’s The Last of Us adaptation, the beloved post-apocalyptic video game Fallout is next to get the TV treatment. The new series, simply titled Fallout, will premiere on Prime Video in April, 2024 and will feature an original story set in the now-extensive Fallout universe. The…

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Song of the Week: IDLES Invite James Murphy to Their Party on “Dancer”

Paolo Ragusa — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 20:07:38 +0000

Song of the Week delves into our favorite tracks each and every week. Find these and more on our Spotify Top Songs playlist, and for our favorite new songs from emerging artists, check out our Spotify New Sounds playlist. This week, IDLES returns with the charged, liberating new single “Dancer,” which features…

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On ONE MORE TIME…, Blink-182 Try Growing Up

Paolo Ragusa — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 14:37:47 +0000

Despite the subtitle of their early hit “Damnit,” Blink-182 have never been interested in “Growing Up.” Since their inception in the early ’90s, they’ve always emerged with joyous irreverence, with dozens of songs that are frozen in adolescence. This is a band who went on the “PooPoo PeePee Tour” in…

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Meet Joel Van Dijk, Winner of the Who’s Got the Funk? Contest

Paolo Ragusa — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 19:17:53 +0000

Earlier this year, Consequence, Modern Drummer, and Yurt Rock teamed up in a quest to find the next great funk musician. We began the Who’s Got the Funk? contest by having entrants use a free pack of drum loops created by the iconic Clyde Stubblefield (James Brown) to create a funky, wholly…

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Best Venues of the US West: Hometowns of Consequence Finalists

Paolo Ragusa — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 16:00:30 +0000

We tallied the nominations for our Hometowns of Consequence campaign to narrow down the 1,300 submitted venues to our 20 regional finalists. With four finalists in each of the five regions, we’re now putting the spotlight on these cherished institutions. After highlighting the Southeast and Northeast finalists, we’re trekking out…

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Fleetwood Mac’s Tango in the Night Is the Gorgeous Sound of the Band’s Impending Doom

Paolo Ragusa — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:40:37 +0000

Fleetwood Mac's final album with their most famed lineup was a moody, immaculately-produced swan song.

Fleetwood Mac’s Tango in the Night Is the Gorgeous Sound of the Band’s Impending Doom
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